A few days ago CNN posted an article about the decline of housing values nation wide. However, 33 metro areas were noted as posting gains. Among the 33 areas, CNN noted one area in particular:

"The biggest winner will be the Kennewick, Washington metro area, where home prices have ramped up 8.9% over the past three years and are expected to increase another 3.4% by June 2010."

As a Kennewick Wa Realtor®, we know all too well how well the housing market is doing. If needing a family operated, service oriented Kennewick real estate company, call us! We would love to be at your service. Originally posted at Kennewick real estate.

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The wine industry in the wonderful Tri-Cities has significantly boomed over the past few decades. And there are still many other wineries proliferating in different portions of the state.

This is mainly contributed by the area’s suitable climate and abundant water supply from the surrounding rivers. Nearly one third of the state’s vineyards are located within the wonderful Columbia Valley which is federally recognized as an American Viticultural Area.

Just along the stretch, you will find numerous luxurious communities which serve as a fine retreat for all wine enthusiasts. If you’re thinking of relocating, the Tri-Cities is definitely a great option. Originally posted at Tri Cities Wa Wine Country.

If you are consider purchasing Wine Country Properties in the Tri Cities, let us help!

 

Harvest Fest “Un-Boat” Rally – Saturday, September 19, 2009 Float down a portion of the Yakima River in a homemade unpowered craft, “un-boats”. Registration forms are available at the Chamber office along with the official rules for the captain and crew members. Registration deadline is September 17, 2009.

Harvest Festival – Saturday, September 19, 2009 (11:00am – 4:00pm) Where: Flat Top Park, off Bombing Range Road and Van Giesen Avenue in West Richland Wa. On behalf of the Red Mountain Lion’s Club if you would like to promote your organization or business at this event please contact Darrell Toombs at 967-8000 or wrmgr@yokesfoods.com. Registration forms are also available at the Chamber office, registration deadline is September 10, 2009. The yearly event features music, a karate demonstration, a classic car show and myriad dance exhibitions.

New to the Harvest Festival is a Classic Car Show which will offer a Show & Shine from 1:00pm – 3:00pm (no cost), Poker Run from 3:00pm – 5:00pm ($10), BBQ Dinner at The Sandberg Event Center from 5:00pm – 7:00pm ($15 per couple or $10 single). Registration forms are available at the West Richland Chamber office.

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Originally posted at Harvest Festival, West Richland Washington.

 

Sausage Fest, Christ The King, Richland WashingtonChrist The King's annual Sausage Fest starts today at 5pm in Richland Washington at the corner of Stevens Avenue and Long Avenue 99354. Click on this link to see the entertainment schedule as well as other information. The schedule includes the biergarten (adults only) and the outdoor stage (families), as well as . New this year there will be a “wine bar” in the indoor biergarten (beer garden) with some nice wines from local wineries. Please do check that out if you like wine! Hope to see you there with your family or just somewhere in the adult section (outdoor or indoor festivities).

Sausage Fest Map (click and print):

Christ The King Sausage Fest Map and Directory

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Originally posted at SausageFest, Richland Washington.

 

Pasco Fiery Foods FestivalWhat: Fiery Food Festival Where: Downtown Pasco Washington, 99301, corner of Lewis Street and 4th Avenue.

Today and tomorrow, September 12th & 13th marks Pasco's 25th hosting of the annual event. The festival has all sorts of fun to do. Everything from live entertainment, a Kid Zone, specialty food booths, prepared foods, arts & crafts, Beer, Wine, & Margarita Gardens, and much more. There are contests as well, like the Salsa Contest and Chile Pepper Eating Contest. The festival is a project of the Pasco Downtown Development Association.

The family is headed to the Pasco Fiery Food Festival and will update this article with photos we take today and post to our Flickr account. Hope to see ya there!

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Originally posted at Pasco Fiery Foods Festival.

Pasco Fiery Foods Festival

Pasco Fiery Foods Festival

 

I was looking for a downloadable map, directions, and Sunmart ticket locations for this year's (2009) Tri Cities Washington Parade of Homes and did not find one or any. So, I scanned in my copy and had my husband post the map here. Simply click on the image below and the page will open in a new window. Use the right click of your mouse and save the image to your desktop.  Open the image in your photo or fax viewer and print.  Alternatively, once the image is on your computer, right mouse click again and choose 'print.'  Do the same for all four pages in the table below.  Note: If you have problems, simply email us and we'll send ya a pdf copy that can be  opened easily from your email.

I toured all 22 homes Wednesday the 9th and had a great time. I think you will too! Also, I've posted a few hundred photos on Flickr if interested. Enjoy your Parade Tour!

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Originally postted at Tri Cities Wa Parade of Homes Map.

 

Many of the local firefighters and police were on hand for 9/11 memorial services held today at Howard Amon Park's Tear Drop Amphitheater, Richland Washington, 99352. If you were not there, I was in attendance and took some photos of the memorial:

9-11 Memorial at Howard Amon Park, Richland Washington 99352
Old Glory

9-11 Memorial at Howard Amon Park, Richland Washington 99352
Many were in attendance.

9-11 Memorial at Howard Amon Park, Richland Washington 99352
Waiting to play, "Amazing Grace."

For more photos, visit our 9/11 photo set on Flickr.

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Originally posted at Howard Amon Park, Richland Washington, 9/11 Memorial

 

The 2009 Tri City Wa Parade of Homes touring dates and times are:

  • Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13 - 9 am to 5pm
  • Wednesday, Sept. 16 - 1 pm to 7 pm
  • Saturday, Sept.19 and Sunday, Sept. 20 - 9 am to 5pm

The Home Builders Association of Tri-Cities is showcasing 22 homes in the tour this year. The homes are located throughout Kennewick, Richland, Pasco, and West Richland offering the latest in design, style, architectural trends, and of course, the best in workmanship. Tickets: $7.00 on sale at all Tri-Cities area SunMarts

Colleen, an Accredited Luxury Home Consultant (ALHS Designation), is fortunate enough to be with a group of Realtor® folk touring the homes on Wednesday, Sept 9th on a pre-tour courtesy of Creekstone by Newland Communities. Colleen is also grateful for a Parade Home she has in escrow for one of her buyers. If you've never seen a home in the Parade of Homes, we took the liberty (with the permission of the owner/contractor, and buyer) to take some camera stills of our buyer's next new home. I'm sure you will appreciate the quality, views, and decorating this home has to offer:

421 Sundance Drive, Richland, WA 99352

2009 Parade of Homes, Tri Cities Washington

2009 Parade of Homes, Tri Cities Washington

Additionally, Colleen and I took some great photos of the views our buyer will come to call his own. Most homes in Sundance Ridge, Richland Washington have some of these views or similar. Enjoy...

Sundance Ridge Views, Richland Washington

Sundance Ridge Views, Richland Washington

Sundance Ridge Views, Richland Washington

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Originally posted at Parade of Homes Tri Cities Wa 2009

 

Where: Spudnuts, 228 Williams Blvd Richland, WA 99354-3410
What:
Spudnuts is going to appear on TV's Food Network channel Labor Day at 6pm, PST. The Food Network's Unwrapped show will feature a half dozen donut shops from around the United States. The show's producers will be interviewing Spudnut's owner Val Driver plus taking a peek at behind the scenes details at the shop. How cool is that! Last year, the Travel Channel featured Spudnuts in Donut Paradise.


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Spudnut Shop, Richland Washington, 99354

Uptown Shopping Center, Richland Washington, 99354

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Originally posted at Spudnuts Richland Washington.

 

Where: Howard Amon Park, Richland Washington, 99352. What: 13th annual Tumbleweed Music Festival where music, dance, and workshops combine for an enjoyable, relaxed 2009 Labor Day weekend. The yearly festival is organized by the Three Rivers Folklife Society and is a celebration of music that includes dozens of musical performances and workshops. We enjoy the festival every year and confess to ALWAYS eating one of those awesome Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches. Yummy! :) Download the Tumbleweed Music Festival program.


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Tumbleweed Music Festival

Tumbleweed Music Festival

Tumbleweed Music Festival

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"We work and play in Richland and love every minute of it!"

Originally posted at Howard Amon Park, Richland Washington.

 
 
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